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|name = Oscar Rennebohm |
|name = Oscar Rennebohm |
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|image = Rennebohm Governor.jpg |
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|order1 = 32nd |
|order1 = [[List of Governors of Wisconsin|32nd]] |
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|office1 = Governor of Wisconsin |
|office1 = Governor of Wisconsin |
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|term_start1 = March 12, 1947 |
|term_start1 = March 12, 1947 |
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|death_date = {{Death date and age|1968|10|15|1889|05|25|mf=yes}} |
|death_date = {{Death date and age|1968|10|15|1889|05|25|mf=yes}} |
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|death_place = [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]], [[Wisconsin]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
|death_place = [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]], [[Wisconsin]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
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|resting_place = Forest Hill Cemetery<br>Madison, Wisconsin |
|resting_place = [[Forest Hill Cemetery (Madison, Wisconsin)|Forest Hill Cemetery]]<br>Madison, Wisconsin |
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|nationality = American |
|nationality = American |
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|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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|children = Carol Ann Rennebohm |
|children = Carol Ann Rennebohm |
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|alma_mater = [[University of Wisconsin]] |
|alma_mater = [[University of Wisconsin]] |
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|religion = Lutheran |
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|profession = [[Pharmacist]]<br>[[Politician]] |
|profession = [[Pharmacist]]<br>[[Politician]] |
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'''Oscar Rennebohm''' (May 25, 1889 – October 15, 1968) was an [[United States|American]] politician, a pharmacist, and the [[List of Governors of Wisconsin|32nd]] [[Governor of Wisconsin]]. |
'''Oscar Rennebohm''' (May 25, 1889 – October 15, 1968) was an [[United States|American]] politician, a pharmacist, and the [[List of Governors of Wisconsin|32nd]] [[Governor of Wisconsin]]. He previously served as [[Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin|Lieutenant Governor]] and ascended to the office of Governor in 1947 on the death of Governor [[Walter S. Goodland]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Born in [[Leeds, Wisconsin]], in [[Columbia County, Wisconsin|Columbia County]],<ref>http://www.wishistory.com/May25.html</ref> Rennebohm moved with his family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin when he was ten. He graduated from the [[University of Wisconsin]] in 1911, after which he worked as a pharmacist and in 1912 he founded Rennebohm Drug Stores under a [[Rexall]] franchise. He was vice-president of the American Pharmaceutical Association, president of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association and |
Born in [[Leeds, Wisconsin]], in [[Columbia County, Wisconsin|Columbia County]],<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wishistory.com/May25.html |title= May 25 |website= Wisconsin History Day By Day |accessdate= December 5, 2020 }}</ref> Rennebohm moved with his family to [[Milwaukee]], Wisconsin, when he was ten. He graduated from the [[University of Wisconsin]] in 1911, after which he worked as a pharmacist and, in 1912, he founded Rennebohm Drug Stores under a [[Rexall]] franchise. He was vice-president of the [[American Pharmacists Association|American Pharmaceutical Association]], president of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association and a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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During World War I, he attended officer candidate school and was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy. |
During [[World War I]], he attended [[Officer Candidate School (United States Navy)|officer candidate school]] and was commissioned an [[Ensign (rank)|Ensign]] in the [[United States Navy]]. |
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In 1945, Rennebohm was elected the [[List of lieutenant governors of Wisconsin|30th]] [[Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin]]. When Governor Walter Goodland died shortly after his third term began, Rennebohm succeeded him, winning election to the governorship in 1948.<ref>[http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/renaud-republican.html The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Renate to Requa<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> During his tenure as governor, Rennebohm began a veterans' housing program financed by an increased liquor tax. In 1949, he founded the Rennebohm Foundation, which supports education in the [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]] area. The school of pharmacy at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] is named after Rennebohm.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.wisc.edu/new-pharmacy-building-opens/ |accessdate= |
In 1945, Rennebohm was elected the [[List of lieutenant governors of Wisconsin|30th]] [[Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin]]. When Governor Walter Goodland died shortly after his third term began, Rennebohm succeeded him, winning election to the governorship in 1948.<ref>[http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/renaud-republican.html The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Renate to Requa<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> During his tenure as governor, Rennebohm began a veterans' housing program financed by an increased liquor tax. In 1949, he founded the Rennebohm Foundation, which supports education in the [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]] area. The school of pharmacy at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] is named after Rennebohm.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://news.wisc.edu/new-pharmacy-building-opens/ |title= New pharmacy building opens |website=[[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] |date= September 18, 2001 |accessdate= November 3, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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Rennebohm retired and died in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1968 (age 79 years, 143 days). He is [[burial|interred]] at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin. |
Rennebohm retired and died in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1968 (age 79 years, 143 days). He is [[burial|interred]] at [[Forest Hill Cemetery (Madison, Wisconsin)|Forest Hill Cemetery]], Madison, Wisconsin. |
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==Family life== |
==Family life== |
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Son of William Carl and Julia Brandt Rennebohm, he married Mary Fowler on September 8, 1920 and they had one daughter, Carol Ann. |
Son of William Carl and Julia Brandt Rennebohm, he married Mary Fowler on September 8, 1920, and they had one daughter, Carol Ann. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 05:50, 6 December 2020
Oscar Rennebohm | |
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32nd Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office March 12, 1947 – January 1, 1951 | |
Lieutenant | George M. Smith |
Preceded by | Walter S. Goodland |
Succeeded by | Walter J. Kohler Jr. |
30th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 4, 1943 – March 12, 1947 | |
Governor | Walter S. Goodland |
Preceded by | Walter S. Goodland |
Succeeded by | George M. Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Leeds, Columbia County, Wisconsin | May 25, 1889
Died | October 15, 1968 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 79)
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Fowler Rennebohm |
Children | Carol Ann Rennebohm |
Parent(s) | William Carl Rennebohm Julia Brandt Rennebohm |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
Profession | Pharmacist Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Rank | Ensign |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Oscar Rennebohm (May 25, 1889 – October 15, 1968) was an American politician, a pharmacist, and the 32nd Governor of Wisconsin. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor and ascended to the office of Governor in 1947 on the death of Governor Walter S. Goodland.
Early life
Born in Leeds, Wisconsin, in Columbia County,[1] Rennebohm moved with his family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when he was ten. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1911, after which he worked as a pharmacist and, in 1912, he founded Rennebohm Drug Stores under a Rexall franchise. He was vice-president of the American Pharmaceutical Association, president of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association and a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin.
Career
During World War I, he attended officer candidate school and was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy.
In 1945, Rennebohm was elected the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. When Governor Walter Goodland died shortly after his third term began, Rennebohm succeeded him, winning election to the governorship in 1948.[2] During his tenure as governor, Rennebohm began a veterans' housing program financed by an increased liquor tax. In 1949, he founded the Rennebohm Foundation, which supports education in the Madison area. The school of pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is named after Rennebohm.[3]
Death
Rennebohm retired and died in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1968 (age 79 years, 143 days). He is interred at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin.
Family life
Son of William Carl and Julia Brandt Rennebohm, he married Mary Fowler on September 8, 1920, and they had one daughter, Carol Ann.
References
- ^ "May 25". Wisconsin History Day By Day. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Renate to Requa
- ^ "New pharmacy building opens". University of Wisconsin–Madison. September 18, 2001. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
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